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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1904
Page
1
The Louisiana Purchase Exposition opened in St Louis with formal ceremonies led by President Roosevelt and officials. Weather was ideal and security and crowd control ran smoothly as officials unveiled the fair amid cheers and a grand cascade display.
President Roosevelt presses the golden key in the White House east room completing the electrical circuit and releasing power at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. A national salute rings out as messages of congratulations flow between Roosevelt and David R. Francia, with a prominent guest list and a Marine Band performance marking the moment.
In Povebin Colorado a grand jury returned 16 indictments including nine against named defendants J J Reaman sheriff J M Bheng chief of police Bo TL Brown mayor and others for bribery malfeasance and official duties failures. Separate reports from Missouri and Virginia detail a Taylor gang accusation and a steamer loss at Norfolk with a 156000 boat price tag.
Report from St Petersburg says Japanese forces mass at the mouth of the Yalu River with an immense army and transport. High command plans a coordinated land assault aided by ships as heavy troop movements and riverine crossings are prepared for an anticipated major engagement.
A railroad disaster leaves several dead and many injured after a baggage car and a smoking car topple in a derailment. Fireman G ispert dies from injuries while Degraut, a pressemenger, is in critical condition and not diverted to five. Some sleepers remain on rails as other cars topple.
A Missouri rail crash near Mountla and southern railcoust left eight dead and many injured. The wreck occurred after a high speed pass and officials reported numerous fatalities and injuries among passengers and bystanders.
A miners union official, described as the United Mine Workers organizer for the region, was assaulted by three men in Hawert near Baliga and left at Deer & Grande hospital in critical condition. Police say two suspects named Wolf and Walter were involved, with a third member also identified by detectives.
A report discusses delegates urging a national decision on New Mexico's status. It notes the potential federal budget impact and the possibility that voters may determine New Mexico's future. The piece hints at a legal process and the likely involvement of prominent figures.
An April conference in Los Angeles features General Manager Millshee and others discussing labor and management issues. Narration notes failures to reach agreement, with statements about front constabulary and ongoing court involvement. Delegates from St Louis and others are named in context of the upcoming convention and governance debates.
The London legation reports unconfirmed dispatch indicating Japanese forces engaged on the Yalu river. Details remain sparse as officials await further confirmation of fighting and location specifics.
A telegram from April 30 reports four Japanese torpedo boats sighted in the Gulf of Ceart near Cape Lighthouse heading toward Usuri with no range engagement. Early morning sightings say they moved toward Cape Gamora and then south toward Scott Island, remaining out of range.
The Doho de Paris announces Rear Admiral Reo poidehy to command the Baltic Sea squadron as it heads east. He succeeds Rear Admiral Yeszen, with Vice Admiral Bezobrazoff succeeding him in the joint regional post.
St. Petersburg dispatchers report the spot where the Petropavlovsk area was attacked by Japanese forces. Detectors say a large pouch connected to a 80 pound lyddite charge was laid by the Japanese at the site.
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